Andrea Belvedere Inspires Ryerson’s Future at TEDxRyersonU

Ryerson University has transformed dramatically from the polytechnic university it was many years ago. For SIFE Ryerson, the support from administration has been overwhelming including flying to Los Angeles and hanging out with the team. Ryerson University has allowed the success of SIFE Ryerson and the growth of our programs.

TEDxRyersonU

On Saturday, November 27, 2010, it was the first year a TEDx conference was held at Ryerson University; TEDxRyersonU. The theme of  the event was “Inspiring Your Future.” Andrea Belvedere, former President of SIFE Ryerson and Co-Founder of SAGE Canada, was a speaker at the event.

Andrea’s goal of her talk was to illustrate on how she discovered her potential and how you can too. Andrea defined her journey as riding a bike; she mentioned “I just kept pushing myself.” From being guided by SIFE Ryerson’s Faculty Advisor, Dr. Steve Gedeon to taking opportunities that came to her, Andrea explained that even when she felt when the odds were against her, she kept pushing.The talk was finished with one message, “Dream big but act even bigger.”

Direction of Ryerson University

With President Sheldon Levy’s leadership, the university transforms every day. This year, Ryerson had more than 60,000 applicants for less than 7,000 positions. The direction Ryerson University is progressing in is one that will put university on the map internationally. As an organization, we are proud to be associated with a university that values the success of its student, alumni and its city!